If PBCom Tower is the tallest skyscraper in the Philippines, then Marco Polo Hotel is the tallest skyscraper in the largest city (by area) in the Philippines, Davao City. This 18-storey, 245-room hotel is a well-known landmark in Davao City and offers great views of the Davao Gulf, Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the country, and Samal Island.

Quite visible in Google Maps is the hotel’s swimming pool and right across it to the east is the main campus of Ateneo de Davao, which we featured before. I haven’t been to Davao but the Marco Polo Hotel has the reputation of being the best hotel in the city. If you’ve been there, do you think it deserves that recognition?

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I’ve stayed there twice and it’s really great.
Their bell service is the BEST! They can help you procure the sweetest, juciest pomelos.
The fruits served at their coffee shop or lounge are the sweetest, freshest most aromatic ones you’ll ever get to taste, from mangoes, pineapples, bananas, etc.
The choices for room service are great, too.
Even if I just stayed at their Standard room, the amenities were complete and super that I lingered longer in my room than I’d usually do during leisure trips.
I had dinner at the Eagle’s bar and everything we ordered is just delectable. For the adventurous guests, you’ll get a kick from the trophies hanging on the walls, specially the one right above the stage. Heard they belonged to the owners.
Can’t wait for another Davao trip so that I could stay there again. Read articles about their new amenities, like a Spa, the Deck with a menu & food choices to die for.

I went to the philippines this summer 2008 and the park right beside it….my mom took a video of it!!!!! IT IS SOOOOOOCOOL!!! Im doing a report on it now!!!! i love the philippines! im half american and filipino. <3

i like to go to Marco Polo Hotel. It is so beautiful and large. I like 2 go 2 da swimming pool because it is so fun. i wish to go to the rooms because it is spick and span. i love the hotel because it is clean and tidy. I like to go to the restaurant bec. the food is very yummy. To everyone, i invite all to visit to Marco Polo Hotel. You will enjoy it. Thank u!